Villeneuve is an unexpected pick for the position, though he has practically never directed a subpar film, and any franchise would be fortunate to work with him. It's worth mentioning that renowned director Christopher Nolan has often expressed interest in helming a Bond film, yet this opportunity has gone to Villeneuve instead (not that Nolan isn’t already occupied with plenty on his plate).

The announcement of Villeneuve as director didn't include any information regarding who will play James Bond after Daniel Craig, nor did it hint at whether the new Bond would be younger or older. We’ve had ten years of speculation about potential actors for the role, so I thought I’d revisit those most frequently mentioned. I don’t believe they’ll proceed with the once-suggested idea of a female James Bond, so I’m not including actresses here. Instead, these are the leading men:

Idris Elba - The sophisticated and accomplished actor has long been considered a top contender, ever since my high school days. Even he admits the timing might have passed, considering he’s 52 now, and this would just mark the start of his Bond journey. Still, I'm not convinced age is a real barrier—Daniel Craig was 57 when he took over, and no one objected.

Henry Cavill - No one else on this list looks more like the classic Bond, which is interesting because he also resembles the archetypal Superman. However, Cavill is currently involved in major projects such as Amazon’s expansive Warhammer adaptation, which he’s heavily invested in. Still, he’s voiced interest in playing Bond before.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson - He's had consecutive successes with Nosferatu and now 28 Years Later (let’s put Kraven aside for now). Recently, his name has surfaced again as a possible candidate for Bond. I can definitely see it working.

Theo James - Honestly, this is my personal favorite. The actor from The Gentleman and White Lotus is young, rising fast, and possesses exactly the kind of charm and appearance needed to rejuvenate the character.

Taron Egerton - He's been linked to both Wolverine and now James Bond following his breakout performance in The Kingsman, and more recently starring in one of Netflix’s biggest hits, Carry-On. Could he really take the role?

Richard Madden - The former Game of Thrones star is another youthful option who fits the physical profile, but his recent spy venture in Amazon’s Citadel wasn’t well received. I doubt he’s the right fit.

Robert Pattinson - Though he's rumored for a role in Villeneuve’s Dune, some wonder if the actor—who’s known for choosing eclectic parts—could be a surprising but solid choice for Bond. That said, I'm not sure he'd even want the job.

Aaron Pierre - He’s the latest and most talked-about name in connection with the role. Just watch Rebel Ridge on Netflix to witness his undeniable screen presence (and yes, he's actually British). He's also currently set to portray Green Lantern in the DCU, landing that role just a month after Rebel Ridge. This could be his defining career moment.

Are there others? Of course, but these are the names that have consistently come up over time. Will Villeneuve go with one of them, or shake things up with a completely unexpected choice?

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